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Pengwuino
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I've been applying throughout the UC system and one thing common to their application process is their absolutely stupid essay requirements. Now, maybe if you're in some fail-major like psychology or sociology or ethnic(racist)-studies, these stupid essays might make sense. They want the same thing basically:
Who the hell cares? I mean seriously, I'm applying to the physics PhD program and I'm grown up enough to realize the pertinent time in my educational career was my college education and that involved getting my *** handed to me for 7 years while I got my BS and MS. How did my culture and family affect that? They got the hell out of the way. How am I going to contribute to social or cultural diversity in my field? Does being Mexican count? Otherwise, I don't plan on contributing anything as I study plasma physics.
Do Physics grad admissions even take any time to look at this junk? The personal statement where you tell the department your academic interest and career goals makes total sense. This part, however, does not. Berkeley's was even worse.
UC Irvine Graduate Application said:In an essay, discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Please include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree.
Who the hell cares? I mean seriously, I'm applying to the physics PhD program and I'm grown up enough to realize the pertinent time in my educational career was my college education and that involved getting my *** handed to me for 7 years while I got my BS and MS. How did my culture and family affect that? They got the hell out of the way. How am I going to contribute to social or cultural diversity in my field? Does being Mexican count? Otherwise, I don't plan on contributing anything as I study plasma physics.
Do Physics grad admissions even take any time to look at this junk? The personal statement where you tell the department your academic interest and career goals makes total sense. This part, however, does not. Berkeley's was even worse.